A certain species of wood typically shrinks a maximum of 6% in the radial direction and 12% in the tangential direction. Its fiber saturation point is 38% moisture content. At 100% moisture content a piece of this wood measures 23.00 centimeter (radial) x 12.00 centimeter (tangential) x 1.00 meter (longitudinal).

a. What would you expect the radial and tangential dimensions of this piece of wood to be (to nearest 0.01 centimeter) after drying it to 14% moisture content? Be sure to show your calculations. (8 points)

Note: You are given the actual maximum shrinkage percentages to use, so DO NOT use the rule of thumb percentages.

b. Shrinkage in the longitudinal direction is not listed above. What shrinkage should you expect in the longitudinal direction? Explain.(2 points)

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